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Systematic design methods of robust and structured controllers for satellites. Application to the refinement of Rosetta's orbit controller
Falcoz, Alexandre; Pittet, Christelle; Bennani, Samir +3 more
In this paper, the capability of nonsmooth optimisation techniques to solve complex control problems with implementation issues is addressed. {H}_{∞}/ µ design methods are analysed to enhance the current Airbus Defence and Space industrial development process. In the first instance, a reference µ-synthesis controller that achieves the …
ESA multibody simulator for spacecrafts' ascent and landing in a microgravity environment
Toso, Mario; Pennestrì, Ettore; Rossi, Valerio
The investigation of planets, moons and small bodies, including comets and asteroids can contribute substantially to our understanding of the formation and history of the solar system. In situ observations by landers play an important role in this field: for example, the Rosetta Lander Philae has been the first spacecraft to accomplish a soft touc…
ExoMars 2016, Orbiter module bus a GNC development update
Kutrowski, N.; Renault, H.; Sergent, N. +3 more
ExoMars programme is part of a cooperation between ESA and Roscosmos. It foresees two missions to Mars that aim to searching for signs of past and present life on Mars, investigating the Martian atmosphere and surface and demonstrating the technologies needed to land on Mars and perform robotic exploration. The first spacecraft launched in early 2…